Kalimirch Paneer Recipe

This is one of my favorite Paneer recipe. I love Paneer in any form and so does my husband and kid. When I am out of ideas for what to cook, Paneer comes as my resort. Although this recipe was a little too spicy for my kid, he managed to finish his share, sipping water after every bite.

The heat from the black peppers gives it a nice kick. If you are not a big fan of black pepper, feel free to use it as much as you like. So here is the recipe.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Paneer/Indian cottage cheese- 400 gm
Vegetable oil- 5tbsp
Onion- 1 ½ cup ( thinly sliced )
Ginger garlic paste- 1tsp
Ghee/butter- 1tbsp
Cinnamon- 1 inch piece
Black cardamom- 2
Whole black pepper- 4-5
Cloves- 3-4
Bay leaf- 2
Yogurt- 1 cup( whisked )
Red chili powder- 1tsp
Coriander powder- 2tsp
Cumin powder- 1tsp
Garam masala powder- 1tsp
Freshly ground black pepper- 3tsp (can use less if you want it mild)
Fresh cream- ¼ cup
Fresh coriander- 3tbsp (finely chopped)

Method of preparation

Add vegetable oil in a heavy bottom pan and fry the onions til golden brown
Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes
Cook and blend in a blender with little water

Method of preparation

Heat ghee or butter in a heavy bottom pan
When the ghee is hot, add cinnamon, black pepper, cloves and bay leaf
Add the ground paste to the pan

Method of preparation

Fry for 2 minutes
Remove the pan from heat and add yogurt
Whisk vigorously

Method of preparation

Put the pan on heat again
Add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and cumin powder
Fry for 3-4 minutes

Method of preparation

Add paneer and a cup of water
Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat
Add freshly ground pepper and fresh cream

Method of preparation

Cook for a minute
Garish with fresh coriander
Serve hot with naan or rice